NBA Daily Links: 9.2.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“We can never know what to want, because, living only one life, we can neither compare it with our previous lives nor perfect it in our lives to come.”

-Milan Kundera

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NBA:

How 3-point shooting has changed the game

http://www.cheatsheet.com/sports/how-3-point-shooting-has-changed-the-nba.html/?ref=YF

 

Song for my father: The quest of Bobby Ray Parks Jr.

https://grantland.com/features/ray-parks-bobby-parks-nba-summer-league-philippine-basketball-association-uaap-national-university-georgia-tech-acc/

 

3 former NBA players die in 3 weeks: Maybe John Salley is right

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joel-kahn-md/3-nba-players-die-of-hear_b_8060014.html

 

SI’s top 100 continues

http://www.si.com/nba/top-100-nba-players-2016?page=3&devicetype=default

 

Building the All 25-and-Under Team

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2559228-building-the-all-25-and-under-nba-team-before-2015-16-season

 

International teams highlight preseason schedule

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/09/01/teams-from-brazil-isreal-and-turkey-to-be-part-of-nba-preseason/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

 

Who will earn first All-Star berth?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/fran_blinebury/09/01/summer-dreaming-first-time-all-star/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3a

 

Continuity the hallmark of winning teams

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13557789/nba-no-surprise-top-title-contenders-golden-state-warriors-san-antonio-spurs-boast-elite-roster-continuity

 

Patrick Ewing Jr. joins basketball staff at Georgetown

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/09/01/former-hoya-patrick-ewing-jr-joins-georgetown-hoops-staff/71533354/

 

Snoop Dogg rebounding for Steve Nash

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-09-01/snoop-dogg-plays-basketball-steve-nash-retired-rebound-hooping

 

The voice behind NBA Jam’s most iconic lines

https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/man-on-fire-the-voice-behind-nba-jams-most-iconic-lines

 

NCAA:

Calipari’s secrets to success

http://www.sportingnews.com/calipari

 

FIBA:

Canada falls to Argentina in FIBA Americas opener

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/01/canada-falls-to-argentina-in-fiba-americas-opener.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/argentina-beats-canada-at-fiba-americas-basketball-championship/article26187176/

 

Will Anthony Bennett’s play carry over to NBA?

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/anthony-bennett-has-looked-good-playing-for-canada-will-that-carry-over-to-nba/related/

 

3 former Lincoln high stars shine for Mexico at FIBA tourney

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2015/09/01/3-former-lincoln-high-stars-shine-for-mexico-at-fiba-tourney/13270/

 

No Mozgov, Kaun or Karasev for Russia at EuroBasket

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/no-timofey-mozgov-sasha-kaun-or-sergey-karasev-for-russia-in-eurobasket/

 

Nick Young tries to turn Iggy marriage into Olympic spot

http://nypost.com/2015/09/01/lakers-guard-tries-to-turn-iggy-marriage-into-olympic-spot/

 

76ERS:

Sixers ready to begin competing

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-sixers-are-ready-to-begin-competing/

 

BULLS:

Bobby Portis keeps himself busy like any 20-year-old

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/926233/bobby-portis-keeps-busy-similar-20-year-old

 

CAVALIERS:

Alex Morgan featured on LeBron James “Becoming”

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/lebron_james_becoming_disney_x.html#incart_river

 

LeBron: Championship not requirement of a great team

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/lebron-james-championship-not-a-requirement-of-a-great-team/

 

CELTICS:

RJ Hunter soaking in information

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/01/celtics-rookie-hunter-soaking-information-for-training-camp/SGxBwXhFmg3GDRdGZqZ68J/story.html

 

GRIZZLIES:

When TA’s on the line, answer that call

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-when-the-grindfathers-on-the-line-it-pays-to-answer-the-call_97080537

 

HAWKS:

Hawks to retire Mutombo’s #55

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/atlanta-hawks-to-retire-dikembe-mutombos-no-55/nnWMn/

 

HEAT:

Heat adds Greg Whittington

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article33243426.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-greg-whittington-090115-story.html

 

Whiteside will be test case in NBA’s new age of rotations

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2558743-hassan-whiteside-will-be-test-case-in-nbas-new-age-of-rotations

 

Spoelstra: Starting lineup needs time before it’ll succeed

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/erik-spoelstra-heats-starting-lineup-needs-time-before-itll-succeed/

 

Will Miami make a run at Kevin Durant?

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/will-miami-make-a-run-at-kevin-durant/

 

HORNETS:

Stephanie Ready rises in Hornets’ broadcasts

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/media-scene-blog/article33206721.html

 

KINGS:

Koufos thinks Kings have postseason talent

http://www.nba.com/kings/blog/koufos-thinks-kings-have-postseason-talent

 

Karl’s use of Carmelo good blueprint for Cousins

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25285349/george-karls-use-of-carmelo-anthony-good-blueprint-for-cousins-kings

 

KNICKS:

Vice media lands Carmelo Anthony for new sports channel

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/02/business/media/vice-media-lands-carmelo-anthony-for-new-sports-channel.html?smid=tw-nytimesbusiness&smtyp=cur&_r=0

 

Carmelo goes to Cuba to talk soccer

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/carmelo-anthony-goes-to-cuba-to-talk-soccer-and-its-worth-watching/

 

LAKERS:

D’Angelo Russell prepared for the challenge

http://www.lakersnation.com/dangelo-russell-is-prepared-for-the-challenge/2015/09/01/

 

MAGIC:

Reviewing Victor Oladipo

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-roster-review-victor-oladipo-20150901-post.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Wesley Matthews steals LaMarcus Aldridge’s scooters, hits turnaround

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150831-mavericks-wesley-matthews-steals-lamarcus-aldridge-s-scooter-hits-turnaround-shot-on-it.ece

 

Deron Williams impressive in pre-camp workouts

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/report-deron-williams-impressive-in-pre-training-camp-workouts-in-dallas/

 

NETS:

Jarrett Jack thinks Nets can be contenders this season

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/jarret-jack-thinks-nets-contenders-season-article-1.2344763

 

PACERS:

A look at $26.5 million upgrade

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/08/31/-look–265-million-bankers-life-fieldhouse-upgrade/71460170/

 

PELICANS:

Pelicans sell out floor seating for regular season

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_sell_out.html#incart_river

 

PISTONS:

Dave Bing likes Piston’s chances to reach playoffs

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/01/detroit-pistons-dave-bing/71522006/

 

Pistons sign Eric Griffin

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/01/report-pistons-signing-eric-griffin/

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets finally focused on chemistry, continuity

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25285908/the-rockets-are-finally-focused-on-chemistry-continuity-in-title-pursuit

 

SUNS:

Why the Suns will trade Markieff Morris rather than call his bluff and keep him

http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/1/9239191/why-the-phoenix-suns-will-trade-markieff-morris-rather-than-call-his

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nba-player-mad-suns-traded-161955860.html

 

THUNDER:

Thunder are NBA’s most unpredictable team

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/thunderextra/oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-s-most-unpredictable-team/article_a5949a06-6287-5a54-8fb1-caed6f37f134.html

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wolves laying new foundation

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/09/01/30-teams-30-days-wolves/index.html

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Fan fest set for Oct. 4

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/trail_blazers_fan_fest_set_for_oct_4_at_moda_cente.html#incart_river

 

WARRIORS:

Curry’s Sharks bobblehead highlights preseason

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Curry-s-Sharks-bobblehead-highlights-6476144.php

 

It’s been quite a year for Curry and it’s just getting started

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25286940/its-been-quite-a-year-for-stephen-curry-and-hes-only-getting-started

 

WIZARDS:

Tomas Satoransky set to join Wizards next year

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/01/tomas-satoransky-expected-to-join-wizards-next-year/

 

Peter Newmann is an analyst and writer who spent 10 years at ESPN, 8 as the NBA senior researcher working 24/7 on the league. He wrote game notes for crews, articles for ESPN.com, analysis for studio shows, and regularly assisted reporters and writers. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his Web site, www.peternewmann.com.